- YBCRABLNN
BCR::ABL by Reverse Transcription, Qualitative
Specimen:
Test Code
YBCRABLNN
Specimen Name
BCR::ABL by Reverse Transcription, Qualitative
Collect
3-EDTA or 1-Bone Marrow aspirate in EDTA
Submit
10 mLs (Min: 5 mLs) EDTA Whole Blood or 2 mLs (Min: 1mL) Bone Marrow aspirate in EDTA tube Refrigerated
Special Handling
Must be received at PSPC same day as collection, specimen must be tested within 72 hour of collection.
State source of specimen on lab test request form. Separated samples for Flow Cytometry and Molecular Diagnostics are optimal if both tests are requested.
State source of specimen on lab test request form. Separated samples for Flow Cytometry and Molecular Diagnostics are optimal if both tests are requested.
Rejection Criteria
Sample > 72 from collection is unacceptable. Heparin is unacceptable as an anticoagulant because it will inhibit the reaction.
Stability
Ambient unacceptable; Refrigerated 72 hours; Frozen unacceptable
Methodology
Cepheid GeneXpert BCR::ABL1 p210 and p190 Real-time Reverse Transcription-DNA Amplification assays
Performed
Monday - Thursday
Reported
within 72 hours
CPT Codes
- 81206
- 81207
Components
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